12 Marvels In Utah That Must Be Seen To Be Believed

I love posting these lists of gorgeous places in Utah that you absolutely must visit. Luckily, talented Utah photographers take some truly spectacular photos that I use to show you these spots. But, here’s the thing: while the photos are pretty, these 12 marvels in Utah really should be seen up close. This is a mix of man-made and natural wonders in the Beehive State that are just truly incredible. Check them out!

This gorgeous glass sculpture came to Utah for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games, and is still permanently installed in the lobby of Abravanel Hall in downtown Salt Lake City. The sculpture, created by Dale Chihuly, is 27 feet tall and is just gorgeous when it’s lit up at night.

Delicate Arch is a Utah icon that many Utahns haven’t seen in person. Sure, the photos are impressive, but when you actually visit, you’ll be amazed at its size and beauty...and the incredible landscape surrounding it.

4. Buckskin Gulch

Daniel Rushton

The longest (and most dangerous) slot canyon in Utah, Buckskin Gulch is amazing, and not usually very crowded.

This man-made marvel is .6 miles deep, 2.5 miles wide and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1966. You don’t truly understand it’s size until you see it in person, but nowadays you’ll have to catch a glimpse from an airplane - the Visitor Center closed a few years ago, when a portion of the mine experienced a landslide.

The jetty looks cool in photos, but it really must be seen to believe. When you see the 6,000 tons of rocks that Robert Smithson used to create Spiral Jetty, you truly understand the scope of this art installation.